Allan Stanley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allan Stanley |
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| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1981 | |||
Stanley with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1960s
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| Born | March 1, 1926 Timmins, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | October 18, 2013 (aged 87) Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | New York Rangers Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs Philadelphia Flyers |
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| Playing career | 1946–1969 | ||
Allan Herbert Stanley (born March 1, 1926 – died October 18, 2013) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was a defenceman, which means he played a defensive role on the ice. Allan Stanley played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1948 to 1969.
He was a very successful player. Stanley won the famous Stanley Cup four times. He was also chosen three times for the second NHL All-Star team. Because of his great career, Allan Stanley was added to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981.
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Allan Stanley's Hockey Journey
Allan Stanley started his hockey career in the mid-1940s. He played for different teams in various leagues. These included the Boston Olympics and the Providence Reds. He worked hard to improve his skills.
Starting in the NHL
Stanley finally joined the NHL in the 1948–49 season. His first NHL team was the New York Rangers. He played with the Rangers for five years.
After his time in New York, he played one season in the WHL with the Vancouver Canucks. He then returned to the NHL.
Moving to Other Teams
In the 1954–55 season, Stanley started with the Rangers again. But he was soon traded to the Chicago Black Hawks. He played for Chicago for the rest of that season and the next.
Then, Allan Stanley moved to the Boston Bruins. He played two seasons with them.
Success with the Toronto Maple Leafs
Stanley's longest and most famous time was with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played there for ten years. He became one of the team's alternate captains.
He earned two nicknames: "Snowshoes" and "Silent Sam." These names came from his slow, steady skating style. Even though he wasn't the fastest skater, he was a very strong defender. He was excellent at staying back and protecting his team's goal.
Stanley was a key player for the Maple Leafs. He helped them win the Stanley Cup four times in just six years. These wins happened in 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1967.
Finishing His Career
After the Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup in 1967, Stanley played one more season. He finished his long career with the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1968–69 season.
In total, Allan Stanley played 1,244 regular-season games in the NHL. He scored 100 goals and made 333 assists. This gave him a total of 433 points. He also spent 792 minutes in the penalty box. His amazing career led to his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981.
Awards and Achievements
Allan Stanley received many honors during his hockey career:
- He was chosen for the NHL second All-Star team three times. This happened in 1960, 1961, and 1966. Being on an All-Star team means he was recognized as one of the best players in the league.
- He won the famous Stanley Cup four times with the Toronto Maple Leafs. These wins were in 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1967.
- In a 2009 book called 100 Ranger Greats, he was ranked as the 60th best player ever for the New York Rangers.
Allan Stanley's Passing
Allan Stanley passed away on October 18, 2013. He was 87 years old. He was found at his home in Bobcaygeon, Ontario.
See also
- List of NHL players with 1000 games played
